Mysuru Palace hosts Dasara from 11 to 21 October
Published on 09/27/2026 at 16:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Mysuru Dasara 2026 will bring eleven days of cultural and religious programmes to Mysuru Palace (Amba Vilas Palace) in Mysuru, India, from 11 October to 21 October 2026. The festival combines palace rituals, evening illumination, public performances and the Jumboo Savari procession, giving travellers a fixed programme for an autumn visit.
Dasara brings palace rituals and public events from 11 October
The official programme places the festival between 11 October and 21 October 2026, with the palace stage hosting cultural programmes during the festival. The schedule also lists palace illumination each evening, while the final day links ceremonies inside the complex with the procession route to Bannimantap.
On 20 October, Mahanavami includes Ayudha puja and Gaja-Ashva puja at the palace. On 21 October, the Nandi Dhwaja puja is scheduled for 1.36pm to 1.56pm, followed by Pushparchane to Goddess Chamundeshwari in the golden howdah from 4.10pm to 4.35pm. The official Dasara schedule says the Jumboo Savari leaves for Bannimantap after that ceremony.
Mysuru Palace connects royal ceremony with Dasara procession
The palace is part of a Dasara tradition that the official festival information traces in Mysuru to 1610. The festival marks the victory of the goddess Chamundeshwari over Mahishasura and combines a royal Durbar tradition with cultural programmes and an elephant procession.
The 2026 programme gives that history a clear physical sequence. Rituals take place at Amba Vilas Palace, the illumination covers the building each evening, and the Jumboo Savari then carries the celebration from the palace towards Bannimantap. The royal family schedule reported by The Hindu also places the golden throne installation on 5 October 2026 and Ayudha Puja at the palace on 20 October 2026.
Some ceremonies remain separate from the public programme. The Khas Durbar on 11 October is a private royal-family ceremony, whereas the palace forecourt and evening cultural programmes provide public-facing parts of the festival. This distinction matters for visitors planning around the building rather than around the wider city festival.
Visiting Mysuru Palace: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The main festival runs from 11 October to 21 October 2026. The Jumboo Savari leaves the palace for Bannimantap after 4.35pm on 21 October 2026.
- The palace illumination is scheduled from 7pm to 10pm every evening during the festival. The public can watch the street procession route, while selected gallery areas and some concerts are separately ticketed.
- For the procession, the official visitor information identifies Sayyaji Rao Road between K R Circle and Bannimantap as a viewing area. On 21 October 2026, private vehicles are held outside the central area from 11am, with parking hubs and shuttle arrangements listed by the festival administration.
- The palace forecourt hosts the departure ceremonies, while Bannimantap receives the procession and the Torchlight Parade. The palace interior has steps, while the forecourt and Bannimantap include ground-level access areas.
- India has Hindi and English as official Union languages, and the national currency is the Indian rupee.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Mysuru Palace
When does Mysuru Dasara take place at Mysuru Palace?
Mysuru Dasara runs from 11 October to 21 October 2026. The Jumboo Savari leaves the palace after the 4.10pm Pushparchane on 21 October 2026.
What happens at Mysuru Palace during Mysuru Dasara?
The programme includes palace rituals, cultural performances and illumination from 11 October to 21 October 2026. The public-facing schedule is separate from the private Khas Durbar.
Where is Mysuru Palace and how do you get there?
The palace is in Mysuru, India, and the procession route runs towards Bannimantap on 21 October 2026. The official visitor information lists Sayyaji Rao Road between K R Circle and Bannimantap as a viewing area.
